Continuing on their journey, with the help of spiritual detection, although Huo Yuhao and the others encountered many millennium-level soul beasts along the way, overall it was relatively smooth, and they were able to avoid them one by one.
However, perhaps due to the incident with Zhu Lu kissing Huo Yuhao earlier, everyone was unusually quiet this time.
Zhu Lu occasionally glanced at Huo Yuhao's back, a trace of a smile flickering in her beautiful eyes. Ever since she decided to sever ties with her family, she had only one thought: to grow under Huo Yuhao's guidance.
As for feelings of love, there was no love at first sight—rather, it was gradually accumulated over time, through Huo Yuhao's help and care.
At the academy, it was Huo Yuhao who helped her receive guidance from Sister Xiao Tao. She had no qualifications for the Dou Soul Competition, but he brought her along. She even got an opportunity to train in the Sea God Pavilion—again, thanks to Huo Yuhao. Not to mention he had already prepared for her to acquire her third soul ring.
This kind of concern, combined with Huo Yuhao's influence in the academy and his performance in the Dou Soul Competition, made not only female students feel moved—but her as well.
Of course, she only dared to reveal her feelings with Sister Xiao Tao's consent. Otherwise, like her Yōumíng Spirit Cat martial soul, she would have hidden everything and silently followed Huo Yuhao in his growth.
"Roar."
A deep roar came from afar, startling countless birds into panicked flight. A killing intent began to spread through the dense ancient forest.
Wang Dong and the others' expressions changed immediately as they looked up.
"Stop." Huo Yuhao raised his hand, signaling everyone to halt. "Get on the trees. Many soul beasts are charging over."
Hearing this, everyone leapt up into the trees. Sure enough, within a few seconds, large numbers of soul beasts of various ages rushed past in panic, fleeing into the distance. Some even ran side by side—wolves and deer together in a strange scene.
"The river ahead, it's your turn, Yuhao. I'm going to sleep." The voice of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm echoed in the Spiritual Sea.
"Thanks, Brother Tianmeng." Huo Yuhao stood on a branch, watching the fleeing beasts below.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm did not respond.
"What level soul beast could produce such a roar?" Wang Dong asked gravely. Spiritual detection hadn't picked it up, leaving him puzzled.
"Could it be a ten-thousand-year beast?" Xiao Xiao hesitated. "To scare off so many soul beasts, aside from a ten-thousand-year one, no one else seems to have that kind of pressure."
Zhu Lu didn't speak, only looking at Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao's voice was serious: "It's a Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear."
"What?" Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong's faces changed. Wang Dong even slapped his thigh excitedly. "Xiao Xiao, your soul ring is here. I just don't know how old this Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear is."
Xiao Xiao also became excited. Absorbing the soul ring of a top-tier soul beast gave the greatest enhancement to a martial soul. With the Three-Life Soul Calming Cauldron combined with a Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear soul ring, it was like adding wings to a tiger.
"Swish."
Suddenly, a figure flickered before them, hovering in midair—it was Yan Shaozhe.
"Yuhao, bring them over. I'll go ahead and warm up."
Glancing at Huo Yuhao, Yan Shaozhe disappeared instantly.
"Let's go." Huo Yuhao smiled. "Xiao Xiao, get ready to absorb your third soul ring."
The next moment, Huo Yuhao surged his soul power through his legs, rapidly heading toward the coordinates given by Tianmeng Ice Silkworm. The three behind him quickly followed.
Upon leaving the forest, the sound of rushing water came from afar, along with a strong smell of blood carried on the wind.
After nearly two minutes, Huo Yuhao and the others finally arrived.
By the river, they saw a man standing and two soul beasts lying on the ground.
The man was naturally Yan Shaozhe, standing with his hands behind his back like a transcendent sage.
On the ground, a Spring Deer lay dead, its abdomen torn open, with a pale purple soul ring floating above it—obviously just entering its first millennium.
Nearby, a giant bear, over three meters long with black fur gleaming metallically, lay in misery. Its mighty four limbs had been severed, and blood spattered across the grass, with painful cries occasionally echoing.
Its pale green eyes reflected fear of death. For this top-tier species of soul beast, they had seen death before—but only as prey. Experiencing it personally was new.
"This Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear is about two thousand years old, perfect for Xiao Xiao. Absorb it," Yan Shaozhe said softly as the children approached.
"Thank you, Dean Yan." Xiao Xiao respectfully bowed, her eyes filled with excitement as she looked at the bear.
"I pierced its head; you just need to finish it off," Yan Shaozhe added.
Xiao Xiao approached and saw a hole in the back of the bear's head, directly into the brain—she could easily drive in her blade to finish the kill.
Without the dean's help, she wouldn't have been able to strike the bear even near death; its defense was too strong.
"Roar."
A chilling light flashed, followed by a tragic scream. The Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear's glowing eyes dimmed, and a surge of soul power condensed into a purple soul ring that rose into the air.
Xiao Xiao immediately sat cross-legged, summoned the Three-Life Soul Calming Cauldron, and began absorbing the soul ring.
"This time the luck is good; the soul ring absorption is fast," Yan Shaozhe said, looking at Huo Yuhao. "Yuhao, can you feel the change now?"
Wang Dong and Zhu Lu exchanged puzzled looks. What change?
Huo Yuhao knew the teacher referred to the force of destiny. When the divine beast contacted him before, many had witnessed it.
"Yes, I can, but the change is still faint. It'll take some time before it becomes clear." Huo Yuhao planned to wait until Xiao Xiao finished absorbing the soul ring before using the Heavenly Eye to attract the divine beast—he just needed an excuse for now.
Yan Shaozhe nodded solemnly. Once the divine beast arrives, they couldn't know if Emperor Tian would intervene—but fortunately, there were many on their side this time, so even if Emperor Tian personally appeared, it wouldn't be hopeless.
"By the way, this Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear also has a treasure."
Yan Shaozhe flicked his fingers, sending a strand of soul power into the bear's severed right claw, levitating it before him.
Everyone stared. Wang Dong and Zhu Lu exclaimed, "A soul bone?"
Yan Shaozhe's gaze turned to Huo Yuhao. "Yes, it's a top-tier external soul bone, its value rivaling a hundred-thousand-year soul bone once matured."
"Yuhao, it's yours."
He flicked it toward him. Huo Yuhao caught it, removing the soul bone hidden inside the claw.
The Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear's right paw bone was dark gold, like forged metal, with five slightly curved blades at the tip, faintly glowing. It was stunningly beautiful.
"Absorbing the soul ring and soul bone from the same beast gives the best effect. But Xiao Xiao can't handle this bone, so I gave it to Yuhao—a bit selfish of me."
Wang Dong and Zhu Lu were both surprised and confused. Even a dean like Yan Shaozhe didn't need to explain himself—but here he did.
Huo Yuhao secretly nodded, noting the difference between Yan Shaozhe and the original story's Xuanzi, who nearly ruined Xiao Xiao by forcing her to absorb a soul bone she couldn't handle.
"Absorb it back at the academy, no rush," Yan Shaozhe said. He estimated that Huo Yuhao would only manage this soul bone once he reached Soul King or Soul Emperor.
"Yes, teacher." Huo Yuhao took back the soul bone.
"Hehe, also take these bear paws. Your master can cook something good, and we can eat, drink, and chat."
Yan Shaozhe happily collected the bear paws, top-grade Douluo food. Huo Yuhao and the others smiled.
After Xiao Xiao absorbed the soul ring, night had fallen. The Star Dou Forest wasn't completely dark; countless glowing plants provided light, colorful and beautiful.
Inside a cave, Xiao Xiao excitedly said, "My third soul skill must have significantly increased my strength, but I can't use it here. I really want to spar with the class leader."
"Why spar with me? Spar with Wang Dong," Huo Yuhao replied cheerfully, eating fruit.
"Don't drag me in," Wang Dong complained.
"Then how about a spar with me?" Zhu Lu eagerly asked. She wanted to use Xiao Xiao's defense to train her own agility and attack.
Xiao Xiao considered it and realized it was a good match—one offense, one defense.
"Alright, then it's us," she said with a smile.
"It's late, everyone rest early." Huo Yuhao tossed aside the fruit core and lay down in the tent. Yan Shaozhe guarded the cave entrance.
"Good night," Xiao Xiao said excitedly, hugging her pillow.
"Good night."
With the last voice, the cave fell silent, only the occasional roar of soul beasts outside breaking through.
With the soul ring obtained, it was time to attract the divine beast.
The next morning, dew hung on the treetops, and mist filled the air. After washing up, Huo Yuhao's group set out again.
Along the way, Huo Yuhao quietly activated the Heavenly Eye. His entire spiritual focus converged, his eyes and the Heavenly Eye glowing with a mystical radiance—not soul power, not spiritual power, but the force of destiny obtained from the divine beast.
The force of destiny was wondrous and even the teacher Ilex could not fully perceive.
When the divine beast and Huo Yuhao signed a symbiotic contract, the force of destiny it possessed was passively held by Huo Yuhao. He could call it forth, but not directly use it—because the real divine beast was still alive.
Even as a passive ability, it had astonishing auxiliary power. Hundreds of Shrek Academy students collectively awakened once because of the force of destiny; otherwise, a few lines of advice couldn't have triggered enlightenment.
Of course, these life maxims were necessary as a guide. The two complemented each other.
Like the divine beast wanting Star Dou Forest to flourish, the force of destiny subtly enhanced the vitality of the forest.
Activating the Heavenly Eye could not hide this from Yan Shaozhe, who became alert, treating it as the divine beast calling its disciple.
"Class leader, aren't we going back?" Xiao Xiao didn't know what Huo Yuhao was doing. Zhu Lu explained it to her.
Huo Yuhao's actions were like tossing a massive stone into still water—the splash was clear to those watching.
Deep in Star Dou Forest, atop a hill, the bored divine beast lazily looked at the sky, entering a sage-like mode. After living so many years, there was nowhere in the forest it couldn't go, and even the most beautiful home eventually becomes boring.
Nearby, the equally lazy Red King lay on the grass, sunbathing—a job he enjoyed.
The divine beast sighed. Star Dou Forest was too dull. It needed fun—perhaps chasing some soul beasts? They'd run, but they couldn't fly.
It leaped down the hill.
"Who's here again?"
As it moved, light flickered in its vision. Its destiny eye glowed red, sensing something.
"It's that human—he's back in Star Dou Forest."
A human boy's image appeared in its mind. Excited, it ran down the hill.
"Wake up, get up!"
Passing the Red King, it conjured golden flames on his rear. The flames burned, consuming fur.
"Ouch… the sun's so hot, my butt feels on fire," Red King muttered. Spotting the divine beast running off, he exclaimed, "Ancestor, where are you going?" and chased after it, dispelling the flames with soul power.
"That human is back," the divine beast said.
This time, it warned Red King in advance.
"Don't notify Emperor Tian," it said coldly. "I want to talk to the human alone."
Red King hesitated, then nodded. "Alright, as you say."
The divine beast, satisfied, said, "Thanks. I won't burn your butt for fun anymore."
Red King's three heads twitched. He mentally sent soul power toward the Lake of Life, notifying Emperor Tian.
At a stream in a more open area of Star Dou Forest:
"How's the feeling of the calling? Still there?" Yan Shaozhe asked Huo Yuhao. They had walked three hours since morning, but nothing had yet occurred.
Huo Yuhao nodded. "It's still there, even stronger."
According to Teacher Ilex, once the force of destiny was invoked, the divine beast would sense it instantly.
Yan Shaozhe was about to speak when Huo Yuhao's eyes suddenly changed, focusing on the distant forest.
As with the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear yesterday, flocks of birds scattered into the sky.
Yan Shaozhe's deep gaze shifted. "Everyone, come by me."
Zhu Lu, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong, chatting nearby, hurried over.
"The show's about to begin," Huo Yuhao said excitedly.
"Go ahead confidently," Ilex said with a faint smile.
"Whoosh."
From the forest appeared two soul beasts.
The left one, over five meters long, looked like a lion but had three identical heads. Each head had teeth over a meter long, glowing red-gold. Its dense soul power radiated a sense of weight, clearly dangerous.
Wang Dong and the others paled.
The other beast, three meters long, two meters six at the shoulder, had dazzling golden fur like crystal, with golden scales on its skin, claws burning with fire, and three eyes.
"It's you!"
The three-headed beast spoke human words.
Yan Shaozhe blinked. Emperor Tian wasn't present—he relaxed, replying, "Long time no see, Red King. Quite a coincidence."
Red King had not forgotten working with Yan Shaozhe against the Evil Soul Master.
"You're Huo Yuhao, right? I've been waiting for you. I want to talk to you alone," the divine beast said in a clear, pleasant female voice.
Yan Shaozhe raised his brow—sure enough, the divine beast was summoning its disciple. What was it planning?
Seeing the divine beast speak to Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong and the others were shocked.
"I didn't expect to meet you here. We can talk, but you must touch foreheads with me," Huo Yuhao stepped forward seriously.
"What does the human intend?" Red King said warily.
"I have no ulterior motive. Since last time, fragmented memories have disrupted my training. I want the divine beast to help remove them. Do you think I, a Soul Master, could harm the divine beast?" Huo Yuhao replied honestly.
The divine beast had also gained part of his memory.
Huo Yuhao needed to trigger the force of destiny to make the Sea God Seal in Wang Dong sense the divine beast. Only then could he force Tang Wutong's soul to be injected, allowing his plan to proceed.
"You obviously can't kill the divine beast," Red King said.
"Done." The divine beast agreed immediately, ignoring Red King.
The divine beast approached Huo Yuhao, forehead lowering to touch his. Instantly, golden light surged, concealing them from outside view.
Huo Yuhao transmitted all non-private memories to the divine beast, who received them with satisfaction.
Huo Yuhao's eyes revealed a faint triangular magic circle—the symbiotic contract.
The close contact triggered two streams of invisible destiny force, colliding with each other.
The world seemed to fade; a mysterious force descended, twisting light into myriad colors, spreading hundreds of meters.
"Damn, I knew trouble would come," Red King's expression changed as he prepared to intervene.
Yan Shaozhe was equally concerned. But before they could reach the light, an invisible force repelled them, as if violating a taboo.
"What's happening?"
Both Red King and Yan Shaozhe were astonished.
Behind them, Xiao Xiao and Zhu Lu stared in wide-eyed awe. Wang Dong's eyes gradually turned blue-gold.
Within the Spiritual Sea, a massive blue-gold magic circle appeared, with a trident-shaped light pattern.
As destiny force entered the trident pattern, it triggered a switch. The trident glowed, and the circle trembled. A vortex formed.
Through the vortex, a soul with closed eyes slowly emerged, resembling Wang Dong by 80%.
The large magic circle dissipated, replaced by blue-gold light, enveloping the soul.
Outside, Wang Dong felt a strange emptiness inside him, as if something had left his body—a curious relief.
The divine beast, through the symbiotic contract, temporarily lost her thinking light. Huo Yuhao regained control, seeing gray light entering his Spiritual Sea, carrying soul fragments.
"Gift from Tang San, how is it?" he laughed, strengthening the symbiotic contract to draw more destiny force for collision.
Next, he would attract the plane consciousness.
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